SB1179In Committee

Hollyssee Act

Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 64.

Tennessee SB1179, titled the "Hollyssee Act," aims to establish a world-class megasite for arts, entertainment, and media in Tennessee, which is intended to foster economic growth and innovation. The bill assigns the Department of Economic and Community Development the responsibility for developing the site, including creating facilities, training programs, and governance structures, and it proposes an appropriation of $250 million for the initial development phase in fiscal year 2025-2026. Key provisions include the establishment of arts and media facilities, workforce development programs, and the requirement for the department to promulgate rules to implement the bill.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1179, titled the "Hollyssee Act," aims to establish a world-class megasite for arts, entertainment, and media in Tennessee, which is intended to foster economic growth and innovation. The bill assigns the Department of Economic and Community Development the responsibility for developing the site, including creating facilities, training programs, and governance structures, and it proposes an appropriation of $250 million for the initial development phase in fiscal year 2025-2026. Key provisions include the establishment of arts and media facilities, workforce development programs, and the requirement for the department to promulgate rules to implement the bill.

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Sponsor

Akbari, Raumesh

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

March 19, 2025

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Government Operations Committee

Subjects
Economic and Community DevelopmentTitles, ShortTourismEconomic and Community Development, Dept. of

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